1. Cruising Basics & Careers Click HereClick Here to see info about “The World” Residence Cruise Ship Click Here

2. Cruising Locations There are many cruising locations and can be divided into ocean, sea and island cruises. There are many cruising locations and can be divided into ocean, sea and island cruises. Major cruise areas include: Major cruise areas include: – Alaska – The Bahamas – The Caribbean – The Mediterranean – Mexico – Panama Canal

3. Caribbean  Caribbean cruising accounts for more than 60% of the cruise product, and is the only cruising area that is active year-round.  Caribbean is divided into East, West, and South  Western Caribbean has Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Water Sports  Eastern Caribbean has Beaches and Shopping

4. Panama Canal  50 miles long  Average time to transit is 8 to 9 hours  12,000 ships pass though yearly  33 Ships a day

5. Ferry Trips  Short voyages designed to transport cars, buses, passengers, and railroad cars across channels, straits, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.

6. Flag of Convenience  Passengers aboard a ship registered in a foreign country are subject to the laws of that country

7. Marine Division vs. Hotel Division  Land-based jobs with cruise lines are primarily in sales and marketing.  Working on the ship, there are 2 divisions: Marine Division runs and maintains the ships. Marine Division runs and maintains the ships. Hotel Division is concerned with food and beverage, housekeeping, and passenger entertainment. Hotel Division is concerned with food and beverage, housekeeping, and passenger entertainment.

8. Cruise Jobs on Carnival Fun Ships Hotel Click Here for information on Entertainment jobs @ Carnival. Hotel Click Here for information on Entertainment jobs @ Carnival. Click Here Click Here Go to: Recruitment and click on “Overview of Life Onboard the Fun Ships Marine Click Here for information on all jobs @ Carnival. Marine Click Here for information on all jobs @ Carnival. Click Here Click Here

9. Cruise Pricing  Pricing: All cruises are different, appealing to many different types of travelers and budgets.  Pricing is based on: Ship & reputation Ship & reputation Seasonality Seasonality Length of cruise Length of cruise Cabin location & size Cabin location & size Itinerary Itinerary Air-Sea Flight Arrangements (optional) Air-Sea Flight Arrangements (optional)  Discounts available at time of booking Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy Prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy

10. Accommodations  Accommodations: There are a variety of sleeping accommodations on cruise ships Larger rooms and suites are on upper decks Larger rooms and suites are on upper decks Outside cabins have windows or portholes Outside cabins have windows or portholes Inside cabins on lower decks are the smallest and least expensive Inside cabins on lower decks are the smallest and least expensive

11. Entertainment Entertainment: Most cruises offer a wide variety of entertainment Entertainment: Most cruises offer a wide variety of entertainment – Guided Tours – Excursions – Spas – Casinos – Movie Theaters – Shopping – Games/Activities – Broadway-style Shows – Karoake

12. Animal Towels  Carnival Cruise Line’s cabin stewards create animal towels for their guests each night. Always a delight!! Click HereClick Here for instructions Click Here

13. Cruises  Per Diem – The daily rate per person  Tips Cabin Steward - $3.50 Cabin Steward - $3.50 Waiter - $3.50 Waiter - $3.50 Cruise Director - none Cruise Director - none

14. Food Service  Food Service: Food service is offered 24 hours a day. Meals served in dining rooms Meals served in dining rooms Assigned seating; Free-style diningAssigned seating; Free-style dining Buffets Buffets Bars Bars Restaurants Restaurants Snacks Snacks

15. Air-Sea Package  If an Air-Sea Package is purchased, and your flight is late, the ship may delay sailing to wait for their arrival, or passengers may be flown to the next port at no extra charge.